Flint Hill K-9 Training
(205) 267-7793
Board & Train - Your dog can come stay with Flint Hill K-9 and go through our extensive program
of positive leadership establishment, obedience, & good manners
.  This is ideal if you have very
limited time to work with your dog
in the initial stages of training or if you are going on an extended
vacation.  At the intake appointment, we will interview you (and your dog!) to discover what issues
are most important to you and to register your dog for his/her stay. You will receive a
3-hour
instructional session and a customized training manual at the end of your dog's stay to teach you
how to continue to reinforce the commands learned, and a 1-2 hour follow-up session two weeks
later to fine-tune your new training skills and to cover any questions you may have in-depth.  
P
rogram length is 3 weeks and covers all of the following (all basic obedience is on leash unless
enrolled in specific advanced off leash program):

  • positive leadership establishment
  • sit & down w/hand signals
  • watch/attention exercise
  • coming when called
  • walking on a loose leash and sitting when owner stops
  • 1 minute sit stay w/moderate distraction
  • 3 minute down stay w/moderate distraction
  • place
  • 1 minute place stay w/moderate distraction
  • close tether training
  • crate training (required)
  • leave it
  • sit & wait for food bowl
  • sit & wait at all doorways
  • no jumping
  • house manners
  • a trick if desired  

Your dog will live in our trainer's home (not in a kennel run) and enjoy the benefit of 2 fenced acres
for training and exercise.  Limited number of dogs accepted at a time to ensure optimal training.  
Evaluation required before enrollment (some cases may not be appropriate for board & train - free
phone consultation required)
- call for details. 10% discount for shelter/rescue dogs - just show
your adoption papers at the intake appointment.

Puppy Essentials Private Sessions - If you are beginning that special relationship with a new
puppy,
Flint Hill K-9 Training can get you started.  Teach your new family member how to adapt
to life in a human pack the moment you bring him or her home.  Learning early on what is
considered acceptable behavior in your home can help prevent behavior problems in the future.  
You will learn positive techniques to motivate your puppy and build his or her confidence.  You will
also learn about puppy development and methods to help with such issues as house-training,
nipping, barking, crate training, jumping, and chewing.  Your puppy will learn to walk nicely on a
leash, to come, sit, down, watch, and leave it.  For puppies 8-16 weeks at the start of the first
session.  Your puppy must have had their first vaccinations and have been examined by a
veterinarian and be in good health.   Discounts for multiple-lesson packages.  Additional 10%
discount for shelter/rescue puppies - just show your adoption papers at the first session.

Basic Obedience Private Sessions - We teach you how to work with your dog, creating training
sessions that are practical to everyday life in your particular environment.  You will learn to teach
your dog to become a well-mannered, easy to live with life-long companion.  You will leave each
session armed with the tools you need to communicate more effectively with your dog and build a
relationship based on respect and trust.  All sessions are on-leash.  You and your dog will learn
commands such as walking on a loose leash, sit, down, come, sit & down stays, place, a release
command, and basic manners (not jumping up, not digging, not bolting out of doors/gates, and
more).  Also covered are the importance of your role as leader in your relationship with your dog
and how to establish this; child safety and dogs; and more.  A
ll sessions are held here on site.  In
some cases, the trainer may determine a need to conduct some or all sessions in your home (a
travel fee may apply for those outside of the service area which is a 15 mile radius from our site)
.  
Discounts for multiple-lesson packages o
f 4, 6, 8, or 12 Sessions.  Additional 10% discount for
shelter/rescue dogs - just show your adoption papers at the first session.  

NOTE:  All cases of aggression and other serious behavior problems involving fear or anxiety, for
example,
require an initial behavior consultation.  An obedience and behavior modification program
is then developed for you and your dog
(usually a 4, 6 or 8 session program).  If you are unsure
whether your dog's behavior problems would be categorized as serious ones, feel free to call and
we will help you determine whether you need to schedule a behavior consultation first.  

Semi-Private Lesson Packages:  Know a couple of friends, family members, or neighbors that
also want training lessons with their dogs?  You can schedule semi-private single lessons or a semi-
private multiple-lesson package.  
Each participant receives a 25% discount off the regular
session/package rate!
- no other discounts apply.  Minimum # of participants is 2, maximum is 4.  
All Basic Obedience exercises & Good Manners (such as not jumping, not bolting out of doors &
gates, not pulling on leash, not digging, and some others) will be covered.  Also covered are the
importance of your role as leader in your relationship with your dog and how to establish this.  
NOTE:  All cases of aggression and other serious behavior problems will not be covered. You may,
however, schedule a private behavior consultation and/or behavior modification sessions for you
and your dog if you wish.  

Behavior Consultation - This initial consultation is for the purpose of assessing behavior
problems
you may be experiencing with your dog - issues such as dominance/leadership issues,
aggression (all types - minor or major), defiance/not listening to you, fearful behaviors, phobias,
adult dog house-soiling, and barking, among others.  Our trainer can come to your home or you can
come to us.  Our trainer will meet you and your dog and interview you and your family members in
order to gather the information needed to design an appropriate behavior modification program that
will fit your needs.  10% discount for shelter/rescue dogs - just show your adoption papers at the
initial consultation.

Behavior Modification Programs- After an Initial Behavior Consultation (described above), a
behavior modification program is designed specifically to meet your needs.  Each session is
customized to address the issues you and your trainer find most important.  Your trainer works
directly with you and your family to finally manage and/or eliminate some of your most difficult
doggie challenges.  Cost varies according to type of program developed.  10% discount for
shelter/rescue dogs - just show your adoption papers at the initial behavior consultation.

Puppy Selection, Breed Selection, & Rescue Choice Consultations - Before you acquire your
new dog or puppy...  Choosing the right breeder and the right puppy from a litter is critically
important and we can educate you on what to look for in a breeder and which puppy to choose or
NOT choose.  We can assist you in choosing the most appropriate breed for your family and
lifestyle.  Choice of a new shelter or rescue dog is equally as crucial.  Get a great start on your
new relationship! In person, on location, or telephone consultations available.  Call for rates and
information.  20% of the cost of this consultation can be applied to any Private Multiple-Lesson
Package with your new dog or puppy!  

Trick Training - Is your dog too cute for words?  Teach him to offer his cuteness on command!  
We can help you train your dog to do any number of adorable tricks.  All the classics, like roll-over,
shake, speak, crawl... and even some seldom seen ones like high-five, 360, and stick 'em up!  Trick
training is available in private session format.  Call for rates and information. Discounts for 3-or-
more trick lesson packages.  Additional 10% discount for shelter/rescue dogs - just show your
adoption papers at the first session.
10% Refund at
first lesson for
rescue & shelter
dogs! Just show
your adoption
papers!
Please be sure to read our policies regarding Payment & Cancellations for details on all services.
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(205) 267-7793
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Gift Certificates - Know someone with a new dog or puppy? Or someone struggling with
their dog's behavior issues?  Give the gift that will last a lifetime!  Gift Certificates are
available for all of our services.